Chapter 189 Are You Jealous?

Chloe’s face registered astonishment as she responded, “No. What did you hear?”

She had briefly worked alongside the janitor when she first joined Fairlight but had since transferred to the marketing department. They would occasionally exchange a few words when they crossed paths in the company, gradually becoming acquainted with one another.

“One of your department colleagues has been badmouthing you in the restroom for several days, and it’s the same person every time.”

A shadow of concern crept over Chloe’s face as she inquired, Do you happen to know the name of that person?”

“I heard others calling her Ms. Nelly or Kelly or something like that,” the janitor replied.

Chloe’s mind quickly made the connection -the marketing department had only one person with a name that sounded like that, Ellie Miller.

Coincidentally, as Chloe made her way to Joseph, she crossed paths with a high–level executive from another department who gave her a thumbs–up and a smile. “Good going, Chloe! On your way to see Mr. Joseph again?”

She forced a smile, her body tensing slightly. “I’m just heading to the rooftop for some fresh air.”

“Don’t be shy. Ellie already spilled the beans. You’re pursuing Mr. Joseph, always heading upstairs to find him after work.

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Your boldness is admirable but let me give you some friendly advice, there’s a limit to everything. Don’t bother Mr. Joseph too much and risk getting fired.”

Joseph, but only a few had the courage to take action. First, they were well aware of their worthiness, and second, they also knew that

the surface. In the eyes of others, Chloe’s behavior was not seen as courageous, but rather a display of her lack of emotional intelligence.

remarks about me. As a high–level leader such as yourself, it’s important to be cautious about attracting unwanted attention. If someone with ulterior motives were to hear these potentially

She chose not to elaborate any further. This time, she genuinely went to the rooftop, not in search of Joseph, but to gather her thoughts. and prepare to

underground parking lot.

phone. He cast a glance at the woman conversing with Joseph not far away and felt a tinge of guilt as he responded, “Ms. Chloe, please

still head home for

silence ensued as if Lucas was consulting Joseph. Finally, the

at her phone. Her woman’s intuition was telling her that something was about to

the villa,

good sense of time. They had known each other for some time

that Joseph returned. Chloe keenly noticed the faint creases on his impeccably tailored suit, as though someone had been clinging tightly to his arm. Her eyes flickered with a

as he tossed his suit onto the sofa. He closed his eyes and massaged his temples.

the kitchen. “Did you have a lot to drink during your meeting? Would you like me to make

“No need.”

barely touching the dishes in front of him. Curiosity got the better of

appetite today,” Joseph said lightly, setting

should go to bed early today. I’ll take Toto

his charming eyes. “Are you showing

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